Serving 627 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dwight Rich School Of The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts's student population of 627 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dwight Rich School Of The Arts is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2726 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
43%
18%
White
20%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dwight Rich School Of The Arts's ranking?
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts is ranked #2726 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Dwight Rich School Of The Arts?
627 students attend Dwight Rich School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Dwight Rich School Of The Arts students are Black, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dwight Rich School Of The Arts?
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dwight Rich School Of The Arts offer ?
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dwight Rich School Of The Arts part of?
Dwight Rich School Of The Arts is part of Lansing Public School District.
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